Anti-Tissue Factor Affinity Resin for Selective Protein Purification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for purifying tissue factor-containing proteins are inefficient and lack specificity, particularly in isolating and purifying tissue factor from complex biological samples.

Innovation Solution

Development of affinity chromatography resins using anti-tissue factor antibodies or antigen-binding fragments attached to a base resin, specifically utilizing CDRs from heavy and light chain variable domains, to enhance the purification process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional chromatography resins are used, then basic purification function is provided, but bacterial contamination occurs and purification capacity is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepurification reliabilityVSAvoidbacterial contamination
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies composite materials by combining conventional chromatography resin with silver ions to create a new composite chromatography resin. The silver ions are incorporated into the resin structure, creating a material that maintains the original purification function while adding antibacterial properties. This composite approach resolves the contradiction by integrating two functional components into a single material system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the chemical composition parameter of the chromatography resin by introducing silver ions. This parameter change transforms the resin from a purely chromatographic material to one with dual functionality: chromatographic purification and antibacterial action. The silver ion concentration and distribution are controlled to achieve optimal both purification and antibacterial effects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If conventional chromatography resins are used, then standard purification is achieved, but purification capacity is insufficient for high-value products

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepurification capacityVSAvoidpurification selectivity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by creating regions within the chromatography resin that have enhanced purification capacity through silver ion incorporation. The silver ions are distributed throughout the resin structure, creating localized zones with improved binding and purification capabilities. This allows different regions of the resin to contribute differently to the overall purification process, enhancing both capacity and selectivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The affinity chromatography resins provide high specificity and efficiency in purifying tissue factor-containing proteins, enabling effective isolation and purification from biological samples.

Implementation Method 1

silver ions have an antibacterial effect

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAntibacterial action:

Implementation Method 2

chromatography resin

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdsorption: Adsorption

Data Source

PatentEP4103600B1Chromatography resin and uses thereof
Publication Date: 2026.04.29 IMMUNITYBIO INC
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AI summary

An affinity chromatography resin comprising an anti-tissue factor antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof attached to a base resin, and methods of using the same.